Shannon’s territory was once part of Sainte-Catherine, where Irish immigrants began settling in 1820 at the invitation of seigneur Michel-Louis Juchereau Duchesnay. The town’s name recalls these Irish roots. For a long time, logging for the Québec City shipyards was the main livelihood.
The town at a glance
RCMLa Jacques-Cartier
Suburbnorthwest of Québec City
Life in Shannon
The vibe
A residential suburb of Québec City, crossed by the Jacques-Cartier and aux Pins rivers. Its name reflects the Irish roots of its population.
The housing
A residential community that has grown a lot in recent years: the population went from 3,825 in 2006 to 6,432 in 2021.
Nearby
Base des Forces canadiennes Valcartier · Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier · Zec de la Rivière-Jacques-Cartier
Good to know
Shannon is about 25 km from downtown Québec City. Route 369 connects it to Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier.
Landmarks
- Jacques-Cartier River
- Rivière aux Pins
- Parc municipal de Shannon
History
The history of Shannon
- 1820Irish settlers arrive in the area
- 1912Valcartier military camp created
- 1946Municipality of Shannon created
- 1964Valcartier base enlarged
- 2017Shannon becomes a town
In 1912, the Department of Militia acquired land in Sainte-Catherine de Portneuf and Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier to create the Valcartier military camp. Farmers, mostly of Irish descent, had to leave land their ancestors had cleared.
On December 14, 1946, part of Sainte-Catherine de Portneuf split off to form the municipality of Shannon. Residents of the area objected to municipal taxes and a lack of services. In 1964, a second federal expropriation enlarged the military base, and Shannon lost concessions 7 to 12.
On May 20, 2017, the municipality of Shannon became a city. In the 2021 census it had 6,432 residents, in an area next to Canadian Forces Base Valcartier.
Frequently asked questions about Shannon
Where is Shannon?
About 25 km northwest of Québec City, in the La Jacques-Cartier RCM, of which it is the seat. It borders Canadian Forces Base Valcartier and Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier.
Where does the name Shannon come from?
The name recalls the Irish origins of much of its population, who arrived in the 19th century.
When was Shannon founded?
The municipality was created on December 14, 1946, from part of the territory of Sainte-Catherine de Portneuf. It became a town on May 20, 2017.
How do I find an apartment for rent in Shannon?
Rental units managed by Lease Lane in Shannon will soon be listed on the site, along with the online rental application. In the meantime, Cléo can notify you as soon as a unit is posted.
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